Alfred W. Hanks - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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N 49° 52.608 W 097° 13.506
14U E 627523 N 5526443
The A.W. Hanks Walkway is a short paved footpath in Bruce Park.
Waymark Code: WM12Z36
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 08/10/2020
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A plaque commemorating Mr. Hanks is affixed to a rock part way along the path. The plaque includes a picture of Mr. Hanks and a list of his numerous public service positions. The plaque reads:
A.W. HANKS WALKWAY
This walkway has been dedicated
to the memory of
MR. ALFRED W. HANKS
1894 - 1985
Mr. Hanks dedicated much of his life to public
service in the community of St. James-Assiniboia.
Professional Engineer (civil) in Manitoba 1925
Editor and publisher of the St. James Leader 1933
President of St. James Chamber of Commerce 1940-41
President of the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce 1950
Mayor of the City of St. James from 1962-68
Mayor of the City of St. James-Assiniboia 1969-71
Mr. A.W. Hanks also served his country in the
First World War with the 44th Battalion C.E.E.
This plaque was unveiled by his son Mr. Warren E.A. Hanks,
family members, and St. James-Assiniboia Councillors
R. Douglas, J. Eadie, J. Steel, and E. Stefanson
Dedicated September 1987
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]
Location: Bruce Park
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